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AFSCME LOCAL 983

Asbestos Handler, Assistant City Highway Repairer, Associate Park Service Worker, Associate Urban Park Ranger, City Seasonal Aide, High Pressure Plant Tender, Motor Transport Worker, Motor Vehicle Operator, Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor, Senior Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor, Plant Filter Operator, Plant Maintainer, Skate Guard, Summer Youth Field Supervisor, Supervisor of Motor Transport Worker, Traffic Enforcement Agent Level III, Traffic Enforcement Agent Level IV, Urban Park Ranger, Watershed Maintainer Apprentice.

TEAs Levels III and IV
Contract Updates

April 17, 2024: The NYC Office of Labor Relations has notified Local 983 that TEAs Levels III and IV will receive their ratification bonus, rate increase, and retro pay on the June 21, 2024, pay date. This is all the information we have been provided. If you have any questions, please contact your payroll division directly.

April 8, 2024: President Joe Puleo today announced that ballots for the Local 983 TEA Level III and Level IV contract were counted on April 8 and the contract was overwhelmingly ratified with 151 accepting and 2 rejecting. A total of 206 ballots were mailed; 204 were returned; one was set aside as invalid. See official ballot results here.

UPR and AUPR Contract Ballots Have Been Mailed Out

April 17, 2024: Ballots for ratification of the UPR/AUPR contract have been mailed to the home addresses on file with the union. If you have already voted and returned your ballot, thank you. If you have not received a ballot, please contact us immediately. Make sure to vote to ratify and return your ballot by the deadline.

HPPTs Overwhelmingly Ratify a New Contract

April 10, 2024: High Pressure Plant Tenders overwhelmingly ratified their new contract, with results being tabulated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Ballots were mailed to 142 members in title, with 76 responding. Of those, 62 voted to accept and 14 voted to reject. President Joe Puleo said the ratification is a result of HPPTs knowing that Local 983 officers secured a solid contract. "We are always happy to report another successful contract ratification," he said. See official ballot results here.

Thank You For Electing Us Back Into Office

Thank all to all our members who voted in the recent Local 983 Election and returned us to office. Your overwhelming support is a sign that you have placed your trust in us and appreciate everything we have done for you while we’ve been in office. We also thank the Election Committee for their hard work and diligence in what was a long process.

This was the first election where members had multiple ways of voting — in person, online, and via telephone. It successfully allowed easier access for members outside of midtown Manhattan to vote.

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We have a lot of changes coming — all positive steps to make us even more accessible than we have been in the past. Last year, we redesigned and improved our website, implemented the Local 983 Union Strong Mobile App, and started utilizing an email blast system, all to keep you more aware of union news. Be sure you have signed up for everything so you stay in the know. You can do this all via our website at local983.com.

We are diligently working on settling all our contracts and making sure you get your raises soon. We are planning lunchtime meetings for members with Officers, more ways to reach your representatives, and emailing out monthly updates.

On behalf of my entire team, thank for you the overwhelming support you have shown us.

2024 Voter Registration Deadlines

Are you and your family all set to participate in the 2024 elections? You may register to vote online HERE or check the status of your voter registration HERE.

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2024 Family Fun Day

Rally for Parks

Get the Money you Deserve for Overtime!

Local 983 is working with a Washington, D.C. law firm to recover damagers for Local 983 members for overtime violations by the City. This firm has sued the City many times to recover money damages for overtime violations. Under the overtime law, each person must individually sign up to join the lawsuit. Don’t miss out!

To join, please complete the consent retainer found by clicking here.